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Howard getting rid of Superman nickname

thejerseychaser — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 03:58:14 +0000

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s not Dwight Howard? Now that Dwight Howard is an LA Laker he will no longer go by the nickname “Superman.” In an attempt to distance himself from Shaquille O’Neal, Howard is giving up the alter ego because of the similarities to Shaq despite both players having played for the Orlando Magic prior.

@DwightHoward asked his Twitter followers for suggestions on his new nickname, and after told reporters he will now go by “Iron Man.” Ironically, former Lakers star A.C. Green was nicknamed Iron Man because he played in an NBA record 1,192 straight games. Hopefully coaches are no longer Howard’s kryptonite.

Dwight Howard and Ciara dating

thejerseychaser — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 16:48:06 +0000

Has Superman Dwight Howard found his Superwoman in “Goodies” singer Ciara? The newest LA Laker is dating the R&B superstar. According to Media Take Out, the couple have only been on a few dates but want to keep their relationship a secret. After Howard was criticized for causing dismay in the Orlando Magic organization, the source says, “Dwight is VERY conscious about how the public sees him . . . and he wants to be sure that him and Ciara are serious before he goes public with her.”

Last week, Howard was traded to the Lakers in a four-team deal. The trade marked the end of what Magic fans called the “Dwightmare.” The past year, Howard publicity criticized the team for not doing enough to build a championship contender. After the lockout in November, Howard requested a trade to the New Jersey Nets, Los Angeles Lakers or Dallas Mavericks. Despite the request, the Magic were unable to make a deal by March, and Howard amended his contract at the trade deadline keeping him from becoming a free agent at the end of the season. In May, the Magic fired head coach Stan Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith, and not long after Howard got his wish to be traded to LA.

A veteran jersey chaser, Ciara previously dated NY Knicks Amare Stoudemir and was rumored to have had an affair with LeBron James.

Weekend Video: Dwight Howard & Carmelo Anthony in Chinese sci-fi basketball film

thejerseychaser — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 16:30:01 +0000

Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony are staring in the Chinese sci-fi basketball film “Amazing.” The main character is a game tester, testing a new “virtual reality basketball game, this virtual world is not so simple, even accidentally involved in some thrilling adventure,” in which he faces off against Howard and Anthony.

Dwight Howard guest stars on Disney show “Suite Life on Deck”

thejerseychaser — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 01:48:14 +0000

Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard is upping his street cred by guest starring on the Disney channel show “Suite Life on Deck.” Also appearing in the episode are Kevin Love and Deron Williams. On the show, twins Zack and Cody live on the SS Tipton and attend high school on board at Seven Seas High. Zack and Cody torment cruse director Mr. Moseby.

In the episode Zack challenges Mr. Moseby to a basketball game but finds himself in hot water (get it) when he discovers Moseby’s half brother is Dwight Howard.

The episode will air this Friday, and luckily the Magic do not play a game the same night!

Video: Autotune remix of “Fast Don’t Lie” with Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard & Ken Jeong

thejerseychaser — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:29:50 +0000

Back in October, Addias filmed a commercial with basketball stars Derrick Rose and Dwight Howard alongside comedian Ken Jeong. The video for the remake, “Fast Don’t Lie generated almost 2 million hits. Now, a second video has come out with an auto-tune remix of the song! Enjoy xoxo

Bio: Dwight Howard

thejerseychaser — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:59:08 +0000

Dwight Howard (born December 8, 1985) is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college and entered the 2004 NBA Draft, and was selected first overall by the Magic. A four-time All-Star, four-time All-NBA team selection, three-time All-Defensive member, and two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Howard has been ranked consistently as one of the best in the league in rebounds, blocks, field goal percentage and free throw attempts, and has set numerous franchise and league records. He has led the Magic to three division titles and one conference title, and he was the winner of the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. In the 2008 Olympics, he was the starting center for Team USA, which went on to win the gold medal.

Before he was drafted in 2004, Howard said that he wanted to use his NBA career and Christian faith to “raise the name of God within the league and throughout the world”. In November 2009, he was named one of the 10 finalists for the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, which awards athletes for their charitable work.

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